AN AUDIO EXPERT YOU CAN RELY ON

I've been recording, mixing and editing sound for live events, film, video and television productions for more than 5 decades and I've received 11 Emmys® and numerous other awards for my work. When you need an experienced studio audio producer/director, sound editor or on-set location sound mixer for your next project, I've got the equipment, and expertise to give you great sound. Please note that my studio is capable of full audio post-production for film and video, including ADR and voice track recording. For location sound, I work only with my own equipment.

I taught myself to edit music at 12 years old and have been serving the film and video production communities with a complete array of sound services ever since. My goal is to breathe life into your productions with Emmy® award-winning sound design, recording and post-production audio and video services.

Basic Studio Time (includes directing, editing [sound and video], etc): $125/hourVoice Actor audition sessions: $1.00 per minute (minimum audition session of 20 minutes)Block rates available for single sessions in excess of 4 hours - 25% discount off hourly rateProduction rates available for projects requiring more than one full production day - please call

Voice track recording, editing and talent directing

ADR (dialog replacement)

Foley (sound effects from library or customized)

Audio sweetening/post-production/editing

Audio clean-up (noise reduction/elimination, etc.)

Music editing for live theater, dance, specialty performers, video and film

BEST RATE GUARANTEE:Everyone wants the best deal they can get and I’m willing to make deals – so long as they don’t sacrifice quality. To that end; I will match or beat any legitimate quote from any qualified mixer with the same or similar gear for the same job. I will also be happy to discuss your specific needs for combined packages or multi-day bookings that may result in a considerable discount. Simply put... I'll work with you to give you great sound within your budget.

Please note that I offer a "Production Package" that includes me as sound mixer, a boom operator and all equipment necessary for a major shoot.

The "Day/Project" rates below are for my time, expertise and the level of skill I bring to your project. Equipment rental is separate and will vary depending on your production requirements.

GREAT SOUND COMES AT A PRICE: I've been recording, mixing and editing sound for live events, film, video and television productions for more than 5 decades. To put it simply... when you need an experienced location or on-set sound mixer for your next project, I've got the equipment, and expertise to give you great sound. Please note that I work only with my own equipment.

DAY RATE - FULL DAY(Sound Mixer Labor Only - Equipment Extra)

ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL

Boom Operator / A2 Assistant: (required when boom mic is requested and/or sound mix requires more than two lav mics, or when playback is required on set.)

$250 / 5 hour day (half-day)

$450 / 10 hour day

$550 / 12 hour day

Additional hours – $35 / hour

Sound Third / A3 Utility

$150 / 5 hour day (half-day)

$250 / 10 hour day

$300 / 12 hour day

Additional hours – $25 / hour

TRAVEL DAY, IDLE DAY, and KILL FEE rates

Within US: Labor = 50% Contracted day rate within US unless travel exceeds 10 hours from airport call to arrival at destination hotel.

Outside US travel days are at full day rate.

Equipment (when booked separately) = 50% daily rate for gear rental

Mileage at prevailing IRS allowance (54 cents/mile for 2018)[Applies for ground travel in excess of 25 miles one way within San Diego County (point-to-point)]

Per Diem at prevailing GSA M&IE rates. (per day - minimum $91 lodging, $51 meals)[Applies when booking requires travel outside San Diego County for one or more days]

All travel related expenses (air, hotel, parking, vehicle rental, etc.) paid by production[Applies when booking requires travel outside San Diego County for one or more days]

Air or International travel: I have a valid US passport. Production covers round-trip business class air fare to the airport closest to the production destination, plus ground transportation. Travel documents and visas are to be arranged by the client.

Cancellations within 24 hours or less will pay 100% of full day rate for contracted days

Cancellations within 48-24 hours will pay 50% of full day rate for contracted days

PAYMENT TERMS

First invoice for ALL new clients is COD with full payment due upon completion of work (Cash, PayPal or Company Check)

All invoices are net 30 days. Late or past-due payments are subject to a 10% collection fee.

I use my own equipment to handle most film/video production and live event situations, including multi-room/multi-mic audio setups. Equipment Package is in addition to labor rates and can be adapted according to your specific production needs. I can easily handle up to 8 wireless mics on set or up to 16 audio sources for a live event. Should your project require third-party rental of additional equipment, a 10% surcharge will be added to the rental fee. Additional personnel may be required at separate charge.

FULL FIELD EQUIPMENT PACKAGE – $750.00 / dayEquipment package is in addition to labor day rate, unless Day Rate Production Package is booked.Suitable for larger film shoots, interview panel programs, and productions requiring complex audio.Additional À la Carte Gear can be added to this package (see below).

Client assumes all responsibility for loss, damage, along with repair or replacement of same of any rented item(s) or gear packages for the term of the shoot. Production is responsible for paying the insurance deductible if claim is to be filed.